Parent/Student Informational Session Spring 2016 END OF GRADE (EOG) and END OF COURSE (EOC) March 26, 2016 Dr. Lya Snell, Presenter School and District.

Parent/Student Informational Session Spring 2016 END OF GRADE (EOG) and END OF COURSE (EOC) March 26, Dr. Lya Snell, Presenter School and District Effectiveness Georgia Department of Education

AGENDA FOR TODAY The Importance of Critical Thinking & Patient Problem Solving Georgia Milestones Assessment Program Overview Overview Important Information for Parents Administration Types: Paper and Pencil & Online Administrations New Field Test Item Types Sample Test Items Experience Online Testing in Georgia Helping your Child Prepare Before, During, and After Testing Important Dates, Resources, and Contacts Question & Answer Session

Important Curriculum Resource www.georgiastandards.org

Georgia Milestones Program Overview
9/21/2018

All information shared today can be found at the following link:
Assessment/Assessment/Pages/Georgia- Milestones-Assessment-System.aspx

Georgia Milestones Features include:
inclusion of constructed-response items in ELA and mathematics, in addition to selected-response items inclusion of a writing component (in response to text) at every grade level and course within the ELA assessment; inclusion of norm-referenced items in every grade and content area to complement the criterion-referenced information and to provide a national comparison; and transition to online administration over time, with online administration considered the primary mode of administration and paper-pencil back-up until transition is completed. Addition of technology-enhanced items beginning in

Content Tested EOG EOC Grades 3–8 English Language Arts Mathematics
Science Social Studies 9th Grade Literature & Composition American Literature & Composition Coordinate Algebra Algebra I Analytic Geometry Geometry Biology Physical Science US History Economics/Business/Free Enterprise Link to detailed list of EOC courses

HS EOC Courses 9th Grade Literature & Composition*
American Literature & Composition* Coordinate Algebra* Algebra I* Analytic Geometry* Geometry* Biology Physical Science US History Economics/Business/Free Enterprise *Aligned to GSE content standards beginning Winter 2015.

Blended: Criterion-Referenced and Norm-Referenced
Georgia Milestones Blended: Criterion-Referenced and Norm-Referenced Georgia Milestones will provide: criterion-referenced performance information in the form of four performance levels, depicting students’ mastery of state standards norm-referenced performance information in the form of national percentiles, depicting how students’ achievement compares to peers nationally Note: To provide norm-referenced information, some norm-referenced items may not align to Georgia’s content standards. Only aligned NRT items will contribute to proficiency designations.

Test Construction EOG EOC
Contains grade level English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies tests in one assessment Each test is a stand alone assessment associated with a designated course One grade level Student Test Booklet and Student Answer Document for paper and pencil administrations One Student Test Booklet and Student Answer Document for each EOC subject tested Students will login for complete online administration using login information provided by their teacher.

General Test Parameters
Georgia Milestones General Test Parameters ELA will consist of 3 sections, 1 of which will focus mainly on writing Mathematics will consist of 2 sections Science will consist of 2 sections Social Studies will consist of 2 sections

Georgia Milestones Test Construction – EOG/EOC
Content Area and Number of Sections Selected Response Constructed Response (2 points) Extended Constructed Response (4 points) Extended Writing Response (7 points) Evidence Based/Multiple Part Items (Technology Enhanced, Field Test Only) English Language Arts (3)  Mathematics (2) Science (2) Social Studies (2) 13

Georgia Milestones Writing at Every Grade
All students will encounter an extended constructed-response item allowing for narrative prose, in response to text, within first or second section of the test (contributes to the writing score). Within section three, students will read a pair of passages and complete a series of items prior to writing their essay: 3 selected-response items asking about the salient features of each passage and comparing/contrasting between the two passages (contributes to reading score) 1 constructed-response item requiring linking the two passages (contributes to the reading score) 1 writing prompt (allowing for an extended writing response) in which students must cite evidence to support their conclusions, claims, etc. (contributes to the writing score) Genres Writing prompts will be informative/explanatory or opinion/argumentative depending on the grade level. Students could encounter either genre. Warning: Students who simply rewrite excerpts from the passage(s) to illustrate their point(s) will not receive favorable scores.

EOC Program Overview HIGH SCHOOL The End of Course (EOC) measures serve as the final exam and comprise 20% of a student’s final course grade. 15% for students enrolled in grade nine for the first time prior to July 1, 2011. Eligible students may seek to demonstrate subject area competency (“test-out”) before enrolling in a course with an associated EOC. Informs Georgia’s accountability measures (CCRPI, Growth, Educator Effectiveness). Provides a college and career readiness signal. 9/21/2018

Minimum Time Per Section(s) Maximum Time Per Section(s)
How much time do the students have to take each test section? EOG/EOC - Revised 2015–2016 Content Area/Course Test Section(s) Minimum Time Per Section(s) Maximum Time Per Section(s) English Language Arts 1 and 2 60 75 3 70 90 Mathematics 85 Science 45 Social Studies Note: These maximum time limits do not apply to those students who have the accommodation of extended time.

Test Dates Spring and Summer 2016
EOG EOC State Testing Window (individual districts select dates within this window outlined) Spring Main: April 4 – May 6 9 consecutive school day window Spring Main: April 25–June 3 System can use entire state testing window Summer Retest: May 16–July 22 5 consecutive school day window; up to two local windows (i.e.; Grades 3 and 5 one week, and Grade 8 another week) Summer Main (Retests allowed) June 20–July 22* *Test-out administrations allowed. Specific Dates for Henry County Schools:

Who Takes the EOG? Students to be Tested Makeup Testing Retest
Includes all students enrolled in grades 3 through 8, except for those participating in the GAA or who have an EL deferment for English Language Arts and Social Studies. EL deferred students MUST have participated in the 2016 ACCESS for ELLs. Students to be Tested Make-up tests must be given within the system’s scheduled local administration window; the last day of the local window should be scheduled as a makeup day. If in Grades 3, 5, or 8 – a new student who has not tested should participate in the required promotion/retention content assessment(s) for that grade level if the state window is still open Makeup Testing Students who are not on Grade Level for Reading in Grades 3,5,8 Students who score in the Beginning Learner achievement level in mathematics in Grades 5,8 Retest Note: Advanced middle school students enrolled in an EOC course MUST take the required EOC. They may NOT be administered the grade level EOG. This applies only in the areas of mathematics and science. These students MUST take the EOG in ELA and Social Studies.

Who Takes the EOC? Enrolled in EOC Course(s) - Spring and Summer
High School students Middle School students (enrolled in an EOC course regardless of whether credit is being earned) Includes: Students with Disabilities (SWD) and English Learners (EL) No First Year in US School deferrals for EL students on EOCs Enrolled in EOC Course(s) - Spring and Summer AP/IB Course enrollees in EOC associated courses GAVS Credit Recovery Dual Enrollment students Enrolled in specified courses/programs - Spring and possibly Summer Transfer students from home school, non-accredited entities Students simultaneously enrolled in a GA public school and a private school or non-traditional entity Validation of Credit – Spring and Summer

2013-2014 EOCT Student Achievement by Administration Mode: ELA
Course Mode Total Mean Scale Score Performance Level Does Not Meet Expectations Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations Meets/Exceeds Expectations 9th Grade Literature & Composition Online 57,272 441.7 10.9% 44.5% 44.6% 89.1% Paper/Pencil 76,579 436.2 14.2% 47.5% 38.3% 85.8% 133,851 438.6 12.8% 46.2% 41.0% 87.2% American Literature & Composition 54,773 442.5 7.1% 50.1% 42.8% 92.9% 59,013 437.6 8.9% 55.0% 36.1% 91.1% 113,786 440.0 8.0% 52.6% 39.3% 92.0%

2013-2014 EOCT Student Achievement by Administration Mode: Mathematics
Course Mode Total Mean Scale Score Performance Level Does Not Meet Expectations Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations Meets/Exceeds Expectations Coordinate Algebra Online 55,292 401.0 52.5% 35.3% 12.2% 47.5% Paper/Pencil 84,257 391.0 64.5% 29.1% 6.3% 35.5% 139,549 395.0 59.7% 31.6% 8.7% 40.3% Analytic Geometry 48,904 401.2 35.6% 11.9% 68,515 390.5 64.9% 29.2% 6.0% 35.1% 117,419 31.8% 8.5%

2013-2014 EOCT Student Achievement by Administration Mode: Science
Course Mode Total Mean Scale Score Performance Level Does Not Meet Expectations Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations Meets/Exceeds Expectations Biology Online 62,320 436.2 21.1% 39.9% 39.0% 78.9% Paper/Pencil 68,553 423.5 29.9% 42.5% 27.7% 70.1% 130,873 429.6 25.7% 41.2% 33.1% 74.3% Physical Science 42,162 458.8 13.9% 30.2% 55.9% 86.1% 42,640 440.9 19.8% 36.4% 43.8% 80.2% 84,802 449.8 16.9% 33.3% 49.8% 83.1%

2013-2014 EOCT Student Achievement by Administration Mode: Social Studies
Course Mode Total Mean Scale Score Performance Level Does Not Meet Expectations Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations Meets/Exceeds Expectations Economics Online 68,023 440.4 18.6% 38.8% 42.6% 81.4% Paper/Pencil 38,621 433.7 22.9% 40.0% 37.1% 77.1% 106,644 438.0 20.2% 39.3% 40.6% 79.8% US History 58,936 438.6 24.9% 32.0% 43.0% 75.1% 53,332 427.3 31.7% 33.5% 34.8% 68.3% 112,268 433.2 28.2% 32.7% 39.1% 71.8%

2013-2014 CRCT Retest by Administration Mode: Reading
Grade Mode N Reading Mean Scale Score Does Not Meet Expectations Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations Meets/Exceeds Expectations 3 Online 3,084 794.9 57.0% 42.0% 1.0% 43.0% Paper/Pencil 6,252 792.9 60.6% 38.7% 0.7% 39.4% Total 9,336 793.6 59.4% 39.8% 0.8% 40.6% 5 2,032 800.2 41.0% 58.7% 0.3% 59.0% 4,235 797.8 46.6% 52.9% 0.5% 53.4% 6,267 798.6 44.8% 54.8% 0.4% 55.2% 8 1,076 799.6 51.2% 47.1% 1.7% 48.8% 2,586 793.4 63.1% 36.0% 0.9% 36.9% 3,662 795.3 59.6% 39.3% 1.1% 40.4%

2013-2014 CRCT Retest Results by Administration Mode: Math
Grade Mode N Math Mean Scale Score Does Not Meet Expectations Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations Meets/Exceeds Expectations 5 Online 4,893 800.2 44.5% 53.4% 2.1% 55.5% Paper/Pencil 9,676 793.8 56.2% 42.7% 1.0% 43.8% Total 14,569 795.9 52.3% 46.3% 1.4% 47.7% 8 7,242 796.1 57.4% 42.3% 0.3% 42.6% 14,535 790.0 70.4% 29.6% 0.1% 21,777 792.0 66.1% 33.8% 0.2% 33.9%

SAMPLE TEST ITEMS

LET’S ANALYZE THIS! Grade 5

Grade 5 LET’S ANALYZE THIS!

Grade 7

Analytic Geometry Sample

American Literature Sample

How should my child study?
HIGH SCHOOL Assessment/Assessment/Pages/EOC-Study- Resource-Guides.aspx ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL Assessment/Assessment/Pages/EOG-Study- Resource-Guides.aspx

Achievement Level Descriptors

SLDS In your Infinite Campus Portal, there is a link to SLDS.
Click that Link Click on your child’s individual scores Click on RESOURCES Select the subject area of choice Have your child use those state resources to practice

SCORE REPORTING

Score Reporting Guidance for interpreting score reports can be found…
Georgia Milestones EOG Score Interpretation Guide Georgia Milestones EOC Score Interpretation Guide

How are the scores used for students?
EOG Requirement for promotion to the next grade level for Reading in Grades 3, 5, and 8 and for Mathematics for Grades 5 and 8 EOC The End of Course (EOC) measures serve as the final exam and comprise 20% of a student’s final course grade. 15% for students enrolled in grade nine for the first time prior to July 1, 2011. Eligible students may seek to demonstrate subject area competency (“test-out”) before enrolling in a course with an associated EOC. Confirmation of credit for courses taken in an unaccredited school or home study Both Informs Georgia’s accountability measures. Provides a signal of college and career readiness and/or readiness to move to the next grade/level 9/21/2018S

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Promotion & Retention 2015–2016 School Year
Reading – Grades 3, 5, and 8 Student performance on the reading portion of the ELA test will be used to provide a grade level reading determination: Below Grade Level or On/Above Grade Level Students who receive Reading and Vocabulary domain designation of Below Grade Level need remediation and are to retest in ELA. Students who retest will take the full ELA test (Sections 1, 2, and 3) which requires two (2) days to complete. Mathematics retest will occur in a one-day session.

Promotion & Retention 2015–2016 School Year
Mathematics – Grades 5 and 8 Students must achieve the Developing Learner achievement level to be considered eligible for promotion. These students have demonstrated partial proficiency of the grade level concepts and skills and can proceed to the next grade level when provided focused instructional support in the needed areas; their learning should be actively monitored to ensure their success. Student who achieve the Beginning Learner require remediation and the opportunity to retest. These students need substantial academic support.

Important Information for when students are taking the assessment

Cell Phones & Electronic Devices
Students are not permitted to use, or bring into the testing environment, any electronic device that could allow them to access, retain, or transmit information (e.g., cell phone, smartphone, PDA, electronic recording device, camera, playback device, etc.). possession or improper use of such devices during testing may result in disciplinary action in accordance with the system's student code of conduct and/or test invalidation.

Scratch Paper REVISED 2015–2016
NEW! Scratch Paper REVISED 2015–2016 ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS Allowed in all Sections: Sections 1 and 2 – start with one sheet Section 3 – start with two sheets MATHEMATICS Allowed in both Sections – start with two sheets EOG – no graph paper EOC – ¼” graph paper may be provided FOR EOC MATHEMATICS ONLY Milestones-Assessment-System.aspx SCIENCE Allowed in both Sections – start with one sheet SOCIAL STUDIES Applies to paper-pencil & online settings. Students may write in their test booklet (but no highlighters). Students can request additional scratch paper ** Scratch paper is considered SECURE once used ** 9/21/2018

Calculator Policy Content Area Grade Level/Course Type of Calculator
Important! Content Area Grade Level/Course Type of Calculator Mathematics Grades 3-5 Not Allowed Grade 6 Basic1 Grades 7 and 8 Basic1 or Scientific Coordinate Algebra Scientific or Graphing Analytic Geometry Algebra I Geometry Science Physical Science Social Studies Economics 1 The online calculator will be a basic four function calculator; a hand-held basic calculator can have square root and percentage functions Calculators are not permitted on Section 1, Part A, of each mathematics test in grades 6–8 and high school. Calculators are not permitted at all in grades 3–5 mathematics.

Some Logistics Students Should Know About

NEW. Experience Online Testing Georgia (http://www. gaexperienceonline

Online Tools Available All Students (if testing online)
ICON CONTENT AREA Periodic Table EOG and EOC Science Reference/Formula Sheet EOG and EOC Math, EOC Science Highlighter ALL Sticky Note Flag Line Guide Online Calculator Grades 6–8 and EOC Mathematics; EOC Science; EOC Economics Graphing Tool EOC Mathematics only Cross-off Tool

PAPER AND PENCIL BOOKLETS LOOK LIKE THIS!
End of Grade PAPER AND PENCIL BOOKLETS LOOK LIKE THIS!

PAPER AND PENCIL BOOKLETS LOOK LIKE THIS!
End of Course PAPER AND PENCIL BOOKLETS LOOK LIKE THIS!

Answer Document Use #2 pencils ONLY on Georgia Milestones.
Ink pens are NOT allowed on Georgia Milestones. This includes ELA Section 3. Responses written in ink cannot be scored.

Answer Document Course name banner located across the top of document
Large stop signs after section Enlarged item numbers to assist item answer clarity Enlarged go-on arrows

ELA Section Breaks ELA may be administered in three days; each section must be administered one section per day on consecutive days. Stop signs will be displayed at the end of sections. Page between ELA sections

ELA Section 3 Online Item 59 Constructed Response
Note WRITING TASK, Passage 1, and Passage 2 Students can refer to any the passages or Writing Task while typing a response.

The Extended Writing Task is displayed on right side of the screen.
ELA Section 3 The Extended Writing Task is displayed on right side of the screen. Scroll down on right to view the student response section

ELA Section 3 Online Item 59, 2 point Constructed Response
Online Test Takers ELA Section 3 Online Item 59, 2 point Constructed Response The left side of the screen with the Reading Passage and the right side of the screen with the test items and Writing Task function independently . Students can refer to either passage or Writing Task while typing a response. Short cut keys for Text Entry Boxes Ctrl + C = Copy Ctrl + X = Cut Ctrl = V = Paste

ELA Answer Document Response Sections for Items 59 and 60
Comparable layouts for EOG and EOC Section 3 of ELA includes constructed response and extended writing response items. Item 59 will be 2 point constructed response The number of lines/response space increased for all constructed response throughout answer document (for both ELA and Math). Item 59 response section

The Extended Writing Task is displayed on right side of the screen.
ELA Section 3 Item 60 The Extended Writing Task is displayed on right side of the screen. Scroll down on right to view the student response section Turning pages requires clicking on the left or right side of the Reading Passage

ELA Answer Document Response Section for Item 60
Comparable layouts for EOG and EOC Item 60 is the 7 point Extended Writing Task Added writing checklist to Item 60 to further emphasize accurate response zone for the Extended Writing Task Item 60 response section

MS & HS Mathematics Section 1, Part A Paper and Pencil Administration Only
All pages in Mathematics in Section 1, Part A will have a similar unique heading for Grades 6–8 EOG and High School EOC This heading should be readily visible from a distance. The script in the Examiner’s Manual will also identify the the item numbers that comprise the Section 1, Parts A.

Mathematics Grades 6–8 and EOC No-Calculator Subsection
This language will appear at the beginning of Section 1, Part A, of the paper and pencil test. Do NOT distribute calculators until Section 1, Part B, to students taking Grades 6–8 and EOC Mathematics

Mathematics Grades 6–8 and HS EOC Transition to Calculator Subsection
Stop sign and guidance to not return to Section 1, Part A, from paper-and-pencil answer document and transition page. Note: Student is prompted to raise hand to receive a calculator

Mathematics Section 1, Part A , Online
The Examiner’s Manual will identifiy the the item numbers that comprise the Section 1, Part A. The section is preceded by instructions indicating that calculator use is not allowed in this section. At the end of the section, the student will be stopped before proceeding to the calculator use section.

Mathematics EOG – Grades 6–8
Transition to Section 1, Part B

Mathematics EOC Transition to Section 1, Part B

New Item Types for Field Test Paper and Pencil and Online

New Item Types Orient Students Prior to Testing
Multiple-Part Items Field test slots Evidence-Based Selected-Response (EBSR) Items for English Language Arts – a two-part multiple-choice item that requires students to complete both parts First part answers inferential or key concept question related to text. Includes one correct response Second part is evidence from the text used to support the inference or idea. May include one or more correct response(s) 2-point score value with opportunity for partial credit. Part One and Two must be correct to receive 2-Points. 1-Point if only Part One is correct

Evidence-Based Selected Response – Part I Online
What do you notice?

Evidence-Based Selected Response – Part 2 Online
What do you notice?

Evidence-Based Selected Response – Paper and Pencil

New Item Types Orient Students Prior to Testing
Multiple-Select Items Field test slots Allows for more than one correct answer There are five or six options listed Number of selections are limited to the number of correct responses Provides students with the opportunity to show fluency and/or multiple representations 2 points for all correct or 1 point for a specific combination(s).

Multi-Select Item Online
What do you notice?

Multi-Select Item Paper and Pencil
What do you notice?

Before, During, and After Testing

Keep Calm and Carry On! Take the test seriously, but don’t stress!
Prepare incrementally along the way using released items shared by the child’s teacher and by the Georgia Department of Education Get lots of rest the night before testing! Eat a hearty, healthy breakfast on the day of testing (brain food is the best ). Be confident! Do your best!

Familiarity leads to confidence!
Fear of the unknown leads to test anxiety which leads to a lower test score! Achievement in school is largely due to self-confidence and attitude. You can help your child feel confident about test-taking!

Should students answer every single question? Absolutely!
There is no penalty for guessing.

Provide incentives for your child to read!
How can I help my child improve his reading scores on the Georgia Milestones? READ! READ! READ!! Provide incentives for your child to read! Read to comprehend – not to memorize! Read with your child. Ask your child questions about the story/text to make sure he/she understands it.

How can I help my child improve his mathematics scores on the Georgia Milestones?
Be sure students are engaged in patient problem solving on a regular basis Be sure students are exposed to problems that go BEYOND procedures in isolation Engage students in tasks that connect the math to something relevant Ask comprehension questions when students are solving math problems What is the problem asking? What is the intent of the problem? What are you trying to find? How does it relate to the overall context? How can you justify your solution?

Vocabulary & Content Academic vocabulary understanding is critical for success on Georgia Milestones To help ensure that your child is prepared for the science, social studies, and mathematics sections of the Georgia Milestones… Be sure your child is exposed to questions/problems that use appropriate academic vocabulary for the subject Ensure that your child understand the vocabulary associated with the course/subject Work with your child’s teacher to ensure that he/she understands the content vocabulary and content standards associated with the course (see Achievement Level Descriptors – Proficient Level)

Resources EOG & EOC Student Assessment/Study Guides
Curriculum Frameworks ( Achievement Level Descriptors EOG/EOC Item Samplers for Math & ELA Sample Test Questions Parent Brochure –Georgia Milestones Questions & Answers Understanding Student Scores Brochure NEW Experience Online Testing Georgia (

GADOE Assessment Team Contact Information Georgia Department of Education Assessment Specialists (by district assignment): Joe Blessing (404) ; Mary Nesbit-McBride (404) ; Robert McLeod (404) ;

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